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“Ariel was such a wonderful house and dog sitter during our two week trip. Our dogs are former strays with very unique personalities and they don’t take well to a lot of people, especially as one is reactive and very afraid of most people. But Ariel did great with helping our dogs feel comfortable with her and helping ease our worry about them while we were gone. We also loved that we could trust her to look after our house while we were away, staying in our home with our dogs the entire time. Even more, when our return back home was delayed by missed connecting flights, Ariel didn’t hesitate to agree to extend her time and return to our house to stay another night. We’re incredibly grateful to have found Ariel and look forward to regularly working with her around our future sitting needs!”


“Sheila was amazing on short notice. Her years of experience showed as she noticed my puppy Bia having some issues that should be addressed by a vet. She went above and beyond getting Bia checked out by our vet and administrating her meds to make her healthy again. Can't recommend Sheila enough.”


“We were happy to find Brooke. She took great care of Tucker while we were away, she sent us pictures and updates twice a day, and left the house in great condition. We would definitely hire her again.”


“Ethan was great, responsive and accommodating! I could tell when I interviewed him that he enjoys all animals! He spent time with them and loved on them and appreciate him for the help! Will be using Ethan again for my next trip!”


“Suzanne was so good with my high energy dogs. She sent me updates and was thorough! I came home to some happy pups! My house was left in perfect condition! Would definitely call her again!”


“This is our second time using Christine and I hope we never have to use anybody else! We have such peace of mind knowing our dogs are in great care with her. She sends us pictures every day and gives frequent updates on how they are doing. Absolutely recommend her to anybody!”


“Emily was a great sitter! She house sat for us over the holiday weekend and I came home to a very happy dog :) She was great with communication (and left the house very clean!) would definitely work with her again and recommend. Thank you!”


“We love having Crystal watch our pups! She always takes such good care of them and knows how to handle their quirks. She sends plenty of photo and text updates, ask questions, and makes the right call to ensure the dogs get the best care while we’re gone. I have peace of mind when Crystal stays at our house (and she always takes great care of our home too - leaving it cleaner than when we left!).”


“Olivia did a great job watching my two pups on a quick overnight stay. She was very communicative and sent us pics and updates. Would definitely book her again-thanks Olivia!”


“Donna is wonderful!! She cared for our 3 dogs and went over and above. Donna made sure our house was looked after like her own home. She gave the dogs lots of love and quality time. We will definitely use her again.”


About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of animals pretty much my whole life. I have a huge heart bucket for animals. All animals deserve snuggles, hugs, and sunshine. I am looking to make this my main source of income so I’m free according to YOUR schedule which makes this easier! I’m young and can take your pets for runs! My cat and I have a routine, we play a lot and play Tag and fetch with his favorite ball. I feed him 2x a day and then we sit outside from time to time. He roams the apartment and does pretty much whatever.

“Savannah stayed at my home for a few days to watch my cat while I was away and she was great! It was so nice to know my baby was well taken care of. I will definitely book her again.”


“Andrea did a great job supporting my cat while I traveled. He seemed just as happy as he would be had I never left. Andrea is thoughtful and intentional about her care of pets!”


“Lauren was extremely communicative and provided me updates daily, as well as lots of photos of our dog! Peace of mind when away in Amsterdam for a week. Our house was very clean and neat upon arriving home, and we had one happy pup! Highly recommend Lauren!”

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Ariel C.Star Sitter

“Ariel was such a wonderful house and dog sitter during our two week trip. Our dogs are former strays with very unique personalities and they don’t take well to a lot of people, especially as one is reactive and very afraid of most people. But Ariel did great with helping our dogs feel comfortable with her and helping ease our worry about them while we were gone. We also loved that we could trust her to look after our house while we were away, staying in our home with our dogs the entire time. Even more, when our return back home was delayed by missed connecting flights, Ariel didn’t hesitate to agree to extend her time and return to our house to stay another night. We’re incredibly grateful to have found Ariel and look forward to regularly working with her around our future sitting needs!”


Sheila I.Star Sitter

“Sheila was amazing on short notice. Her years of experience showed as she noticed my puppy Bia having some issues that should be addressed by a vet. She went above and beyond getting Bia checked out by our vet and administrating her meds to make her healthy again. Can't recommend Sheila enough.”


Brooke S.

“We were happy to find Brooke. She took great care of Tucker while we were away, she sent us pictures and updates twice a day, and left the house in great condition. We would definitely hire her again.”


Ethan H.

“Ethan was great, responsive and accommodating! I could tell when I interviewed him that he enjoys all animals! He spent time with them and loved on them and appreciate him for the help! Will be using Ethan again for my next trip!”


Lauryn F.

“Lauryn was awesome! She did a fantastic job handling our one dog's bad anxiety and she was a great communicator. The dogs can't wait to see her again!”


Kenneth B.Star Sitter

“Kenneth did a great job! He sent pics and they both looked very happy. Thanks again Kenneth!”


Suzanne F.

“Suzanne was so good with my high energy dogs. She sent me updates and was thorough! I came home to some happy pups! My house was left in perfect condition! Would definitely call her again!”


Christine A.Star Sitter

“This is our second time using Christine and I hope we never have to use anybody else! We have such peace of mind knowing our dogs are in great care with her. She sends us pictures every day and gives frequent updates on how they are doing. Absolutely recommend her to anybody!”


Emily B.

“Emily was a great sitter! She house sat for us over the holiday weekend and I came home to a very happy dog :) She was great with communication (and left the house very clean!) would definitely work with her again and recommend. Thank you!”


Andrew K.Star Sitter

“Andrew was awesome!! Malley had a great time with her new friend. I’m glad that I got to meet Andrew and I will definitely have him back.”


Crystal G.
Star Sitter


“We love having Crystal watch our pups! She always takes such good care of them and knows how to handle their quirks. She sends plenty of photo and text updates, ask questions, and makes the right call to ensure the dogs get the best care while we’re gone. I have peace of mind when Crystal stays at our house (and she always takes great care of our home too - leaving it cleaner than when we left!).”


Olivia H.Star Sitter

“Olivia did a great job watching my two pups on a quick overnight stay. She was very communicative and sent us pics and updates. Would definitely book her again-thanks Olivia!”


Donna S.

“Donna is wonderful!! She cared for our 3 dogs and went over and above. Donna made sure our house was looked after like her own home. She gave the dogs lots of love and quality time. We will definitely use her again.”




Dirk K.

“Wonderful, sent me pictures every day I was gone. Let me know if anything went on. Very communicative.”


Emily E.

“Emily took wonderful care of Kingsley, and was kind enough to meet him in person beforehand! She was a lovely guest and an excellent sitter. Thank you, Emily!”


Peyten P.
“Peyten did an amazing job caring for all of our animal family while we were out of town. She truly went above and beyond, sending pictures and videos, making sure the animals areas stayed clean, and lots of play time. We will definitely be using her again…highly recommend!”


Savannah F.

“Savannah stayed at my home for a few days to watch my cat while I was away and she was great! It was so nice to know my baby was well taken care of. I will definitely book her again.”


Anna P.

“Anna was fantastic. She was responsive, punctual and most importantly provided the best care for my 3 pups while out of town!”


Andrea M.

“Andrea did a great job supporting my cat while I traveled. He seemed just as happy as he would be had I never left. Andrea is thoughtful and intentional about her care of pets!”


Lauren W.
Star Sitter


“Lauren was extremely communicative and provided me updates daily, as well as lots of photos of our dog! Peace of mind when away in Amsterdam for a week. Our house was very clean and neat upon arriving home, and we had one happy pup! Highly recommend Lauren!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,317 house sitters in Columbia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Columbia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Columbia.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Columbia house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
